Mitch Reinke

Mitchell Jon Reinke (born February 4, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing under contract with the Eisbären Berlin in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

[1] In the following 2017–18 season, Reinke notched a new career high with 24 points in 35 games before opting to end his collegiate career after his sophomore year, signing as an undrafted free agent to a two-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues on March 26, 2018.

[5] After spending his first three full professional seasons within the Blues organization, Reinke was not tendered a qualifying offer, leading to him being released to free agency.

[6] Following two productive seasons within the Penguins organization, Reinke was rewarded with an NHL contract as a free agent, signing a one-year, two-way deal with the Seattle Kraken on September 2, 2023.

[7] Having played his first seven professional seasons in North America, Reinke opted to pursue a European career at the conclusion of his contract with the Kraken, signing a one-year deal with German club Eisbären Berlin of the DEL, on July 16, 2024.